First Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must be an enrolled member (or a descendant of one) of a federally or state-recognized tribe while demonstrating a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 and maintaining full-time enrollment. 

Documentation Needed to Apply

  • Digital photo – a headshot or photograph of yourself
  • Tribal affiliation – Enrolled members should provide proof of their tribal enrollment (or CIB). Descendants prove descent by providing a copy of their parent/grandparent’s enrollment information and a copy of the student’s birth certificate
  • Transcript – Most recent high school or college unofficial transcript